Welding as art – encouraging students to consider it as a trade Gene Marrano May 3, 2024 1 minute read “Experienced welders needed” – there’s often been a shortage and now a 3rd annual student “sculpted art contest,” that involves arc welding comes to a close at Black Dog Salvage this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Stamp Out Hunger returns to mailbox donationsNext: Hope Over Hate is timely discussion this Thursday Related Stories Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0